A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8987753 Details
Epoch: 421 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 96932897 epoch_slot_no: 424097 block_no: 8987576 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 3198 time: 2023-07-04 19:33:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a3d89e90a2791c5d7c9878c9b2fbbcb343f0a5ae40e5aff50d59846e85a515dBlock Operator
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